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English 8 1st Trimester, AY 2013-14Literatures of the World Instructor: Leo P. Buccahan

Philosophy (ERA)UC believes that EDUCATION is the foundation of a progressive nation in REARING the youth

towards civic efficiency and the development of moral character that the benefits of higher education shouldbe made ACCESSIBLE to everyone who deserves it.

Vision (SIPAT)UC envisions itself as a community of SCHOLARS aggressively INVOLVED in the pursuit of

knowledge who help PRESERVE Filipino culture and values to ACT POSITIVELY by training them toTHINK CRITICALLY and CREATIVELY.

Mission (FILL)UCs mission is to provide FUNCTIONAL knowledge and skills, dynamic INTERACTION andLEADERSHIP in various disciplines for a better quality of LIFE.

* * * * *Course Description:

This course involves the study of the literary genres as well as representative literary pieces allover the world. It aims at making students appreciate the literary forms through reading and analyzingselected representative literary text written by major writers in the different continents. Reading theseliterary pieces will enhance in the students knowledge and understanding of the varied cultures of humanrace.

Credit: 3 units (4 hours and 15 minutes per week)

Prerequisite:

General Objectives:

At the end of the course, the student shall be able to1. Appreciate the role of literature to mankind.2. Analyze literary genres in different countries.3. Know and share insights on various cultures, traditions, values, beliefs and practices of peoples

from around the world.4. Understand and appreciate the culture of the different countries and experience acculturation to acertain degree.

*Note: Specific objectives will be discussed in the beginning of every lesson.

Bases of Evaluation:1. Active and relevant participation in class activities, quizzes, assignments, research outputs,

examinations, etc.2. Collaborative projects and group dynamics

Grading System:Prelim Grade 50% CS + 50% ExamMidterm Grade Raw Midterm Grade = 50% CS + 50% Exam

Midterm Grade = 50% Prelim Grade + 50% Raw Midterm GradeFinal Grade Raw Final Grade = 50% CS + 50% Exam

Final Grade = 25% Prelim Grade + 25% Midterm Grade + 50% Raw Final Grade

Note: CS is composed of group activities, seat works, quizzes, assignments, and research outputs.

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Course Content:

A. Review of Literature1. Definition2. What is Literature?

a critique by Terry Eagleton3. Importance4. Elements5. Genres

a. Fiction and Non-Fictionb. Prose and Poetry

B. Reading Literature Critically1. Reading for Realism2. Reading as Experience3. Reading for Structure4. Reading Suspiciously5.

Reading for Culture

C. Literatures of Asia1. Facts and Figures: Asia2. Introduction to Asian Literature3. Excerpts from the Analects of Confucius4. Of a Promise Kept by Lafcadio Hearn5. The Food of Paradise by Ibn Amjed6. Song XII, Gitanjali

by Rabindranath Tagore

D. Literatures of Africa1. Facts and Figures: Africa2. Introduction to African Literature3. Where the Rainbow Ends by Richard Rive4. The Heart of a Monkey A Swahili Tale as

compiled by Edward Steere5. The Beginning and the End

by Naguib Mahfouz6. Africa: Altered States, Ordinary Miracles

by Richard Dowden

*Prelim Exam (July 3-4)

E. Literatures of North America1. Facts and Figures: North America2. Introduction to North American Literature

3. The Old Man and the Seaby Ernest Hemingway

4. Fifth Business by Robertson Davies5.

The Soft-Hearted Sioux by Zitkala-Sa6. A Reflection on 9/11 from What Moves atthe Margin by Toni Morrison

E. Literatures of South America1. Facts and Figures: South America2. Introduction to South American Literature3. Piedra de Sol by Octavio Paz4. Love in the Time of Cholera

by Gabriel Garca Mrquez5. Su Nombre es Hoy by Gabriela Mistral6.

To My Brother Miguel in Memoriamby Ceasar Vallejo

** Midterm Exam (July 31 & August 1)

F. Literatures of Europe1. Facts and Figures: Europe2. Introduction to European Literature3. The Fall of Troy in Book II of the Aeneid

by Virgil4. Invictus by William E. Henley5. Examination at Harrow by Winston

Churchill6. The Hunger Angel by Herta Mller

G. Literatures of Australia/ Oceana1. Facts and Figures: Oceana2. Introduction to Australian Literature3. The Haka from New Zealand4. The Great Grey Kangaroo in "A hand-

book to the Marsupialia and Monotremata"by Richard Lydekker

5. The Stranger by Katherine Mansfield6. No Place for a Woman by Henry Lawson7. Flaws in the Glass by Patrick White

***Final Exam (August 29-Sept 2)

Assessment Tools:Oral/Written Quizzes, Seatwork, Group Output/Practicum, Drills, Learning/Reflection Logs, Portfolio, etc.

Final Requirement:Reflection log of readings (choose one per continent)

References:

Brazalote, T.C. et.al (2010). Readings in World Literature. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing Corp.Tabotabo, C.V. (2007). A Travel to the Literatures of the World. Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore.

All reading materials will be provided both in soft and hard copies and online sources are cited accordingly.

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